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World news written for younger readers — short, clear, and curious.
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Armenia wins Junior Eurovision 2026
The compeition took place in Malta and children from 16 countries sang their hearts out for the trophy. Find out more here.
What's the best thing to do on a rainy weekend?
We want to know your favourite thing to do during wet weather.
Calling all Lottie Brooks fans: Send us your questions for Katie Kirby
Are you a fan of Lottie Brooks? Have you ever wondered how Katie Kirby comes up with her hilarious stories, embarrassing moments and brilliant characters? Send us your questions.
Everything you need to know about the Hunter's Moon
BBC Weather's Sophie Cobby explains all about October's full Moon.
Storm Boelo: Second storm hits the UK with strong winds and rain
Weather warnings are in place across Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England and parts of Wales over the weekend.
Zac's story: What's it like winning a Pride of Britain Award?
After saving his mum’s life, Zac has interviewed Tom Holland, met football stars and received a Pride of Britain Child of Courage Award.
'I'm very happy': Three-year-old completes epic challenge to climb all the Wainwrights
The Wainwrights are a set of 214 hills and mountains, so it's a truly epic mission to try and conquer them all.
Chicken nugget and Biscuits: Is your dog or cat's name trendy?
Pet-sitting website Rover has managed to find some trends in how we name our pets from their users - and the results are surprising!
Scientists Identify First New Wild Cat Species In Over 100 Years
Scientists in Bolivia have recently unveiled a new species of wild cat. Called the tilcayo, it is the first new living cat species identified in more than 100 years. The last was the Uruguayan pampas cat. It was classified as a distinct species in 1923.
Smaller pumpkins are getting a makeover
With some pumpkins being too small to carve this year, one farm in Lincolnshire is suggesting to try painting them instead.
What happens to our toys when we recycle them
When you're no longer playing with a toy, what do you do with it? Throwing electrical toys in the bin can cause problems, so Shanequa went to find out what happens when we recycle them instead.
Hidden Derbyshire village appears as reservoir dries up
The remains of a village flooded in the 1940s have reappeared after dry weather caused water levels at Ladybower Reservoir to fall.
Your skin’s chemistry may affect which mosquitoes you attract
Three species picked their favorite human targets based on skin odor and bacteria. The findings could lead to the design of better repellents.
Watch Newsround
Nina has your Friday Newsround. Blue Planet is making a return so kids get an exclusive preview, we see some award winning images taken using photomicrography and catch up on the week's strangest news.
Some schools close and Amber Weather Warning issued as Storm Austen arrives
Schools across Jersey, Guernsey and parts of south-west England have closed as Storm Austen brings strong winds and rain.
Blue Planet returns to take us deep beneath the waves
Blue Planet 3 is back on screens this November - we took a group of children to a special sneak peak at the new series - then they put their questions to Blue Planet series producer, Lara Bickerton.
Old Pokémon cards sold at auction for more than £1.5m
The owner said he had no idea the cards had any value until he read in his local newspaper about other Pokémon cards selling for massive amounts of money.
Fall Back! Daylight Saving Time Ends On November 1
It is that time of the year again! On November 1, 2026, many North Americans will add 60 minutes to their weekend by turning their clocks back an hour. This simple action marks the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST), which began on March 8, 2026. The time change will help shift more sunlight back into the morning and make it a little easier to wake up for school or work during the shorter winter days ahead.
Only one female scientist named in GCSEs - here are five you need to know
A study has found there is only one woman scientist mentioned in Year 11 exam guidance, find out more about the scientists they missed off.
Two named storms to affect parts of UK in coming days
Storm Austen is expected to bring strong winds, and Storm Boelo will follow soon afterwards bringing more wet and windy conditions.
Tell us why where you live should win UK City of Culture?
The City of Culture title is awarded every four years to a place that does a brilliant job of celebrating its arts, history, creativity and community spirit.
Government taking 'precautions' after AI spots cyber security issue
A number of websites have been taken down to fix a serious problem discovered by artificial intelligence (AI).
Watch Newsround - signed and subtitled
A signed version of Newsround is available to watch every weekday for children who use British Sign Language.
Strange News: The weirdest stories of the week
Nina has this week's round-up of the oddest stories around. We find out about being a chip judge, a walk-through dog wash and the amazing creatures in a Day of the Dead parade.